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We help young people gain the skills they need to shine bright

We’re South Ribble Scouts and everyone is welcome here. We help almost eight thousand people aged 4-25 develop skills for life. encouraging our young people to do more, learn more and be more. Are you ready to join the adventure?

Hello, we're South Ribble Scouts

The Scouts are the UK’s biggest mixed youth organisation and South Ribble Scouts is the largest district in West Lancashire, we believe in preparing over 1700+ young people with skills for life encouraging our young people to do more, learn more and be more. We believe in bringing people together.

We change lives by offering 4 to 25-year-olds fun and challenging activities, unique experiences, everyday adventure and the chance to help others so that we make a positive impact in communities. Scouts helps children and young adults reach their full potential. Scouts develop skills including teamwork, time management, leadership, initiative, planning, communication, self-motivation, cultural awareness and commitment.

We help young people to get jobs, save lives and even change the world.

Aged 4 to 25?

Squirrels Logo 4-6 years
Beavers Logo 6-8 years
Cubs Logo 8-10½ years
Scouts Logo 10½-14 years
Explorers Logo 14-18 years
Network Logo 18-25 years

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It’s not just about giving back – it goes both ways. Improve your wellbeing, gain skills for the future, and make new friends!

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Upcoming events

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Event
Operation Moonlight
When

07th Feb

Time

All Day

Location

TBC

Event
Explorer & Network Top Awards – West Lancs
When

10th Feb

Time

7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Location

Preston Masonic Hall

Event
SUMMIT (All Leaders Meeting)
When

17th Feb

Time

Evening

Location

TBC

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Volunteer Learning

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Course
Module 10a: Online Theory
When

04th Feb 2026

Time

7:00 pm - 9:15 pm

Location

Online

Course
First Aid – Full Module
When

15th Feb

Time

9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Location

Chorley District Scout HQ

Course
Module 10b: First Aid Practical Assessment
When

21st Feb

Time

11:00 pm - 12:00 pm

Location

TBC

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Want to join the Adventure? Scouting is skateboarding, climbing, kayaking, camping, sailing and much much more.

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Dwayne Fields proudly holds the title of the UK's 11th Chief Scout

An explorer, adventurer and TV presenter, Dwayne's been seen in BAFTA nominated Channel 5 series Race to the Pole, on BBC Springwatch, Countryfile, National Geographic and Disney+.

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